This two day course will teach a dental assistant how to coronal polish and meets the Nebraska state requirement.The course includes didactic instruction, lab practice and clinical experience with two patients, whom the student arranges to have attend the course the afternoon of the second day. In order to take this course, you must be at least 18 years of age and have worked as a dental assistant for at least 1,500 hours (hours must be verified by the Dentist the assistant is working for currently). You must bring two live patients in the afternoon of the second day. For more information contact jtrimpey@mccneb.edu. (two sessions)

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1) Student will need to bring a verification (form will be emailed) of 1,500 hrs work experience as a dental assistant and proof of attaining the age of eighteen or older. 2) Student will need to arrange to have two patients, at least 19 years of age and with at least 26 teeth, come to to the class the afternoon of the second day to serve as coronal polish patients. 3) Student will need to bring a uniform, eyewear and utility gloves the second day. 4) There is a ½ hr lunch break both days. Lunch is not provided so the student will need to bring a lunch. Subway is available for purchase on campus on Fridays. Contact jtrimpey@mccneb.edu for more information.